German Title of Honor Hailed by Monarchs Across Eras
The text explains how the prefix You before a name in German grants a privilege title. It notes that such honors were once limited to feudal and noble lines but later extended to commoners, captains of industry, scientists, financiers, and artists. Titles may be hereditary or end with the holder’s death.
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Oregon
MacMaster
National Bank Hide
Morthand
Flouston
Galveston
Kaxy
Wilefi
Irnet
Theresa
Cogdell
Chamber of Commesce
Portland
Hides and Junk L
Shanks& Co
Brent St
Perrone
Chas. W. Goodman
Morrison
Forvuand
Physical Therapeutics
Broadway
Widnes
Wheter
Neer
Pus Lore
Ark-Davis CO
Fluff Rugs and Cleaning Movers Advertise Various Services
An eclectic classified page lists firms offering rug cleaning and reweaving, farm building materials, tile interlocking systems, dyeing, drug supplies, and farm loans. Firms such as Wusthen Fluff Rug, Cherry Co, and Portland mercantile houses advertise cleaning, shipping, and postal services, with miscellaneous listings for farms, finance, and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy, Perearirts
Gilvor Oety Co
CITY
Portland
Joe Ig
PeRican
Eareau
Droge Coy
Port Hw
Smith Co
Chamber of Commerce
Morlenee
Oana Investment & Po eaGe CO
Ath
Lark
Portland Oregon
Fragmentary Roman Palace Description from Nero Era
A damaged excerpt describes a palace in ancient Rome built after the 4 A. D. fire, linking the residences of rulers with Maecenas gardens. It notes vast porticoes 2 900 feet long and a lake where the Colosseum stands, with Nero's forecourt hosting four columns and towers 720 feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlauine
Wa Sero
Maecenas
Colosseum
Nero
Marble Caves of Oregon Named National Monument
In southwestern Oregon a system of underground chambers and passages is highlighted for their size and ornate decorations. Popu lar Mechanics Magazine notes these Marble Caves have recently become a national monument and gained wider recognition.
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Oregon
EB. Tuck
Popular Mechanics
Promised Nickel for Clean Walk Ends in Coal Mishap
A young boy named Robert ventured out with his aunt’s promise of a nickel for staying clean. He waded into a coal pile, becoming a sight to behold, and his aunt refused the reward. He cheerfully claimed his pocket was clean anyway.
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Robert
Cat Names and Chronicles at Greta Hall
Southey wrote The Chronicle History of the Cattery of Cat's Eden praising a house needing a child and a cat. Among Greta Hall's famous feline residents in Keswick were Lord Nelson Bona Merretta Pone Joan Othello Pulcheria and Mme Bianchi.
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Southey
Cattery
Cat's Eden
Greta Hall
Keswick
Lord Nelson
Bona’ Merretta
Pone Joan
Othello the Moor
Pulcheria
Mme. Bianchi
Noted Legal Crisp on Free Speech through Ages
In a Tuondon case the defendant denied calling the rector a thickheaded old fool but admitted calling him a pig headed humbug. The text traces free speech from Milton to Taylor Glanvill and Locke’s 1689 Letter on Toleration, framing religious difference debates.
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Tan
Tuondonierry
Milton
Jeremy Taylor
Joseph Glangil
Locke
James MH. Robinson
Atlantic
Selection of Eggs for Hatching
Advice from H W Lin born of Colorado Agricultural College emphasizes selecting eggs by size shape and color. Larger eggs yield larger faster maturing chicks and sooner returns, while eggs under two ounces should not be used for hatching.
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H. W. Linborn
Colorado Agricultural College
Canned Goods Stand Freezing With Minimal Change
The U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Chemistry says most canned goods survive light freezing with little change. Repeated freezing affects texture and palatability, but not overall food value. Inspect cans for spoilage signs such as swelling or off flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Birth Stones and Their Supposed Meanings by Month
Januairy Garnet Venus constiney February Amethyst reste and con tentment March Bloodstone wisdom and magesty April Driamond purity and majesty May Elimerate matrimonial happiness June Pearl peace and prosperity July Ray removes care and tent August Moon stone good luck September Saphire strength of oitid October Opal emblem of hope November Topas true friendship December Turquoise success
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Sapphire
Turquoise
Success
Waterproof soles extend shoe life with wax dipping
Dipping the soles of walking shoes in melted wax every three to four weeks doubles their lifespan and preserves waterproofing. A small sum buys enough wax for a dozen pairs.
Grain Sorghums Found Worthy of Use as Food
United States Department of Agriculture specialists report grain sorghums such as kafir feterita milo and kaoliang are suitable human foods. Protein digestibility varies with grain while carbohydrate digestibility remains high across six sorghums, offering a nutritious variety where other cereals are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaollang
United States Department of Agriculture
Halcyon Days Meaning in Traditions and Weather Beliefs
The Halcyon period refers to a mythical calm before and after the winter solstice. Ancient myth linked it to the kingfisher whose sea nest supposedly stayed safe for about 14 days around December 21.
Narrow Japanese Razor Exhibit Highlights Ancient Shaving Tools
An exhibit in New York compares ancient Chinese shaving instruments and other archaic tools with modern safety razors. The display traces evolving blade widths from a wire-nail thin Japanese razor to tools resembling glazier’s putty knives, illustrating early shaving technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adam
Inventor Patents Parachute for Escaping Fires
Notes of Science recounts an inventor patenting a parachute to enable people to escape from high buildings in case of fire. It mentions European tricks and improvements in strength, plus unusual claims about furnace shig and long lasting railroad ties. An inch of rain on an acre would fill 600 45-gallon barrels and weigh over 110 tons.
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Europe
Panama
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Napeer Tires
Welte
Portland Rubber Mills
Ore
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ZAN Bros
The
G. Taglieri
Hotel
Alder
Oriental Cafe
Jue
Pacific
Aaron J. W. Wabhon
Manuue Bi
Bortlan I. One
Feliaie
Bowdway
Noel Warhineton
Heilig Theater
Conley
15Th and Burne
Jauto Parts
Mee
ONG A & Silva
Hawthorne
Portland, Oregon
Cleveland Prattons
Henender Bull Bee Suite
Tolo Cdraur Paver
nanten apark Morrison #t
Northyewt
Bend
Columbia River
Piven
Gebt Express
Srket
Weenie Eest
Croemn
Erate
Romtiwot
EHO
Divteibu- Sorlans
Cnnece
Nortonia
Lithood Stark
L Orienta
Live
San
Uracil
Aung Cevices
syvarTents
Agit Tyre
Cary Beret Eprraiie
Walter J. Fitzpatricks
Hox
Fifth Street
Fevnelsco
California
Mark
Portland, Ore
J. C. English CO
Morgivon
Aaa
Ali
America
J Buckram
Ming
Mike
Wilson
Crescent Supply CO
Swelians
Jaegar Pree
Perth
Jaeger Bros
Pound
Rierdon
Ritter, Lowe & Co
Board of Trade
Waah Bt
Wateyn
Gregan Hide
Auto Eee
Hawthorne Ans
Nell Ford Porte
Encine
Williards
Conte & Ot Planer Pittock
Mit
Iolje
Oakland
Calif
Bolls Wall Paper Co
Morrison Bt
Pioneer Paint Co
First Bt
Haver Motor Products CO
Hawthorne Ave
Abington Ride
Real Eatate
Frank L. McGuire
Moore Sanitarium
Slo Co
Delum
Unique Tailoring Co
Fourth St
Broadway Building
Glesaie and Poe Polls Wall Paper Co
Ford
Bg Capital
Kewante
Weald
Aldrive
M. D. Spamcen
Oreron
VEAL
PORK
Frank L. Smith Meat Co
Alder St
Julius Tohy
Dept. PF
Roscoe
Texas
Nero’s Golden Palace
Voeraicbatem
Catalor
Monroe & Crisell Row
Front St
Farrala
Pacific Coast Syrup Co
Front St. Portland, Or
Marble Caves
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